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Staff recommends keeping cannabis cultivation tax at $2 per square foot; council takes no formal action

5937064 · October 8, 2025
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Summary

Staff recommended the city retain its cannabis cultivation tax rate of $2 per square foot, citing voter authorization and revenue impacts; council discussion reflected differing views but the staff position stood with no formal vote required.

Finance staff recommended maintaining Rheonale’s cannabis cultivation tax at $2 per square foot and told the council the rate produces roughly $258,000 annually on a five-year average, representing about 14.5% of general fund revenue.

Finance Director Travis Samuel (presenting) said voters…

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